Some good things are worth waiting for – and the GCA’s Dragons’ Speed-dating 2021 event is one of those!
Taking place on 27 September at London’s Business Design Centre, following the hugely successful format of the GCA’s previous Dragons’ Speed-dating events, over the course of an afternoon, this will provide 72 greeting card publishers with the opportunity to present their products to key retailers via a series of quickfire one-to-one conversations.
Among the buyers who are all fired up to be the ‘dragons’ at the September event, include those from leading multiples (such as Oliver Bonas, Scribbler and Sainsbury’s), small groups (including House of Cards and Lark London) and prominent indies.
As well as the presentations to retailers, the afternoon event (which will start at 12.45pm and finish around 5pm) will also include a panel discussion covering a variety of salient industry topics.
“We are delighted that we are now able to go ahead with our Dragons’ Speed-dating event this year as it is such a great way for publishers to present their ranges to top retailers – and it is always a lot of fun too!” commented Amanda Fergusson, ceo of the GCA.
While priority has been given to the publishers who were already booked for the 2020 event (that was initially planned to go ahead last March), there are a small number of places available. To be in with a chance for one of these places, publishers should email hello@gca.cards including ‘Sept DSD’ in the subject line to express interest with places allocated on a first come first served basis.
A 2022 GCA Dragons’ Speed-dating event is being planned for late February with tickets going on sale in late Autumn.
Top: The 2019 GCA Dragons’ Speed-dating event in full flow.
